URBAN FORESTER / ARBORIST – Irving, Texas
URBAN FORESTER / ARBORIST
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS
This position is responsible for reviewing, planning and issuing permits and inspecting landscaping in the field, ensuring compliance with the City of Irving’s Landscaping and Tree Preservation Ordinance; working with landscape architects, developers and citizens to maximize the city’s urban forest; and working to maintain and preserve the appearance of city lands. Duties include verifying that all city landscaping and tree mitigation requirements are met; working with commercial property owners, developers and design professionals to identify existing tree species onsite and maximize preservation of the urban forest; retaining detailed records of all site visits, including periodic reporting to managers and/or department director; coordinating urban forestry activities with other divisions, outside agencies and organizations; monitoring and evaluating urban forestry programs, methods and procedures; supervising forestry and horticulture crews, daily work assignments, and training and managing personnel; providing information to citizens concerning urban forestry; providing community outreach and developing presentations for neighborhood associations, organizations and clubs; and assisting with tree-related contracts and vendor member agreements. A Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent, in urban forestry, landscaping architecture or related field; three years of professional experience in the field of arboriculture or landscape architecture; Arborist certification issued through the International Society of Arboriculture; and a valid Texas driver’s license are required. Current registration as a Landscape Architect in the State of Texas and Chemical Applicator licensure issued through the Texas Department of Agriculture are beneficial, but not required. A résumé must be submitted with application. Starting pay is $4,533 – $4,855 per month ($54,396 – $58,260 annually), dependent upon qualifications.
FULL PAY RANGE $4,533 – $6,389 PER MONTH ($54,396 – $76,668 ANNUALLY)
Application may be submitted online at cityofirving.org
Jobs close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date posted on the City website.
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY – FRIDAY 8 AM – 5 PM
CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX 825 WEST IRVING BLVD
IRVING, TEXAS 75060
TELEPHONE:
(972) 721-2696
WEBSITE ADDRESS:
www.cityofirving.org
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